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Over 420 dead, total positive cases cross 12,000-mark in India



NEW DELHI: The total number of COVID-19 cases in India has surged past the 12,000-mark. The death toll has reached 420, Indian media reports have said.

According to the Union health ministry, India’s total number of positive COVID-19 cases has climbed to 12,759.

As many as 1,514 have been either discharged or cured.

Maharashtra has the highest number of confirmed 2,919 cases followed by Delhi at 1,578.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Publish Date : 17 April 2020 10:16 AM

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